Cozart attended Dulles Elementary School and later Banner High School on Chicago's South Side, which is where he got his career start. In December 2011, he was arrested on a weapons charge (aggravated unlawful use of a weapon) and put under house arrest at his grandmother's home. While under house arrest, Cozart posted several videos to his YouTube account. The attention he received grew in the short time between the release of several mixtapes and several music videos, including "Bang," "3Hunna," and "I Don't Like." After two locally successful mixtapes, "I Don't Like" became a local hit in Chicago. It also caught fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's attention, and West organized a remix of the song along with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean. On July 7, 2012, it was announced that Chief Keef would be performing at the 2012 Lollapalooza music festival.
In the following years, Keef has served up a continuous stream of releases, such as Back From the Dead 2 (2014), Bang 3 (2015), and Thot Breaker (2017). Critics have cited Chief Keef as a major influence on contemporary hip hop through his impact on artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Tupac and various collaborations.
Ballin'
Chief Keef Lyrics
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I'm like this, I'm like that, I'ma get this
I'ma get a car, I'ma be famous before you
I'ma be rich before you
My sister thought she was gonna be rich before me, even though she ain't
They thought I was gonna be some fuckin' screw up or somethin', you know what I mean?
They thought I was gonna be like, bad all my life
T thought she was gonna be a lawyer before I be a rapper or somethin'
She crazy
She thirteen now
The little kids crazy, all the little kids crazy, everybody crazy
You know what I'm sayin'?
That's where I started off
And I got a job now, I got a daughter too, so
Gotta make it happen
(This a Leekeleek banger)
Sosa baby, GBE baby
You know how we rockin' man
Leekeleek, do what you do baby
Ballin', ballin', ballin', ballin'
Bad bitches keep callin'
I swear this money keep fallin'
I'm best friends with Ben shawty
I don't even want you darling
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Bitch, I'm ballin'
Rollin' up this dope
Pop a nigga something like crisco
All I do is spend dough
I don't even know this bitch no mo'
'Cause I'm ballin'
So please bitch, stop callin'
Bitch, I'm Chief Keef
Every bitch know me
If the bitch don't know me
Let me tell you hoes 'bout me
Bitch, I'm ballin'
And we shoot no talkin'
Rockin' in my pink dolphin
Finna pop me a blue dolphin
Broke ass niggas who talkin'
If you ain't talkin' money than you through talkin'
Bitch, I'm ballin'
On these broke niggas, I'm ballin'
Ballin', ballin'
Bad bitches keep callin'
I swear this money keep fallin'
I'm best friends with Ben shawty
I don't even want you darling
'Cause I'm ballin' (swish, swish, swish)
Bitch, I'm ballin'
Sippin' on that lean
I go hard for my team
Pockets filled with that green
I just blow it all on my team
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Nigga, I'm ballin'
Ride around wit my 3hunnas
All my niggas, we stuntin'
Spendin' commas, bitch it's nothin'
And I'm eatin', got me a big stomach
'Cause I'm ballin' (swish, swish, swish)
I'm ballin', I'm ballin'
I be countin' them stacks
Crackin' cards, get back
I gets me a big check
And everything designer but it's mismatch
'Cause I'm ballin'
I'm ballin' like Spalding
True's off my ass
Pockets filled with that cash
Niggas see me, they mad
Bitches see me, they pass out man they fallin'
Now I'm through talkin'
'Cause I'm ballin', I'm ballin'
Bad bitches keep callin'
I swear this money keep fallin'
I'm best friends with Ben shawty
I don't even want you darling
'Cause I'm ballin' (swish, swish, swish)
Bitch, I'm ballin'
Sippin' on that lean
I go hard for my team
Pockets filled with that green
I just blow it all on my team
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Nigga, I'm ballin'
The song "Ballin'" by Chief Keef is about the rapper's rise to success and his current lifestyle. He reminisces about the days when people thought he would fail and how he defied their expectations, becoming a successful rapper and provider for his family. He also talks about the luxuries he enjoys as a result of his success, such as expensive cars and designer clothes, and the attention he receives from women. The song's chorus repeats the word "ballin'" several times, emphasizing Chief Keef's pride in his success.
In the first verse, Chief Keef talks about the doubts people had about him and his sister's aspirations to be a lawyer. He notes that he now has a job and a daughter to support, so he is motivated to continue succeeding. In the second verse, Chief Keef raps about his wealth and his disregard for women who only want him for his money. He also brags about his drug use and spending habits. The final verse touches on his street credibility and his reputation as a successful rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to tell people like
I'm like this, I'm like that, I'ma get this
I'ma get a car, I'ma be famous before you
I'ma be rich before you
My sister thought she was gonna be rich before me, even though she ain't
They thought I was gonna be some fuckin' screw up or somethin', you know what I mean?
They thought I was gonna be like, bad all my life
T thought she was gonna be a lawyer before I be a rapper or somethin'
She crazy
She thirteen now
The little kids crazy, all the little kids crazy, everybody crazy
You know what I'm sayin'?
That's where I started off
And I got a job now, I got a daughter too, so
Gotta make it happen
In the past, people didn't believe in me and thought I would fail in life. I used to dream of being famous, having a car, being rich, and proving everyone wrong. My sister thought she would be rich before me, but that didn't happen. Some people thought I would be bad my whole life, but I proved them wrong. My little sister thought she would be a lawyer before I became a rapper, which is crazy. I started out with nothing, but now I have a job and a daughter, so I have to work hard to make things happen.
(This a Leekeleek banger)
Sosa baby, GBE baby
You know how we rockin' man
Leekeleek, do what you do baby
Ballin', ballin', ballin', ballin'
This song is produced by Leekeleek and it's a banger. I represent Sosa and GBE. We know how to make music that rocks. Leekeleek, keep doing what you do best. We're ballin' and we're proud of it.
Bad bitches keep callin'
I swear this money keep fallin'
I'm best friends with Ben shawty
I don't even want you darling
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Bitch, I'm ballin'
I have a lot of women calling me, and money keeps coming my way. I'm close friends with Ben, and I don't even care about you anymore. I'm ballin' and I'm proud of it, bitch.
Rollin' up this dope
Pop a nigga something like crisco
All I do is spend dough
I don't even know this bitch no mo'
'Cause I'm ballin'
So please bitch, stop callin'
Bitch, I'm Chief Keef
Every bitch know me
If the bitch don't know me
Let me tell you hoes 'bout me
Bitch, I'm ballin'
And we shoot no talkin'
Rockin' in my pink dolphin
Finna pop me a blue dolphin
Broke ass niggas who talkin'
If you ain't talkin' money than you through talkin'
Bitch, I'm ballin'
On these broke niggas, I'm ballin'
Ballin', ballin'
I'm smoking weed and getting high. I don't care about anyone else, and I'm spending money like it's nothing. I don't even remember this girl, so she needs to stop calling me. I'm Chief Keef, and every woman knows me. If they don't, let me tell them about myself. I'm ballin' and I don't have time for anyone who doesn't have money. I'm wearing pink clothes and I'm going to pop a blue pill. I don't care about broke people who talk a lot. If you're not talking about money, then you're wasting your time. I'm ballin' and I'm doing better than these broke people.
Sippin' on that lean
I go hard for my team
Pockets filled with that green
I just blow it all on my team
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Nigga, I'm ballin'
I'm sipping on lean and doing whatever it takes to support my team. My pockets are filled with money, and I'm spending it all on my team. I'm ballin' and I'm proud of it.
Ride around wit my 3hunnas
All my niggas, we stuntin'
Spendin' commas, bitch it's nothin'
And I'm eatin', got me a big stomach
'Cause I'm ballin' (swish, swish, swish)
I'm ballin', I'm ballin'
I be countin' them stacks
Crackin' cards, get back
I gets me a big check
And everything designer but it's mismatch
'Cause I'm ballin'
I'm ballin' like Spalding
True's off my ass
Pockets filled with that cash
Niggas see me, they mad
Bitches see me, they pass out man they fallin'
Now I'm through talkin'
'Cause I'm ballin', I'm ballin'
I'm riding around with my squad, and we're showing off our wealth. We're spending a lot of money without worrying about it. I'm eating well, and I have a big stomach to prove it. I'm counting my money and gambling. I'm getting paid a lot and wearing designer clothes, even if they don't match. I'm ballin' like a basketball, and people get jealous when they see me. Women faint when they see me because I'm so wealthy. I'm done talking about it because I'm ballin' and I don't have to prove anything to anyone.
Bad bitches keep callin'
I swear this money keep fallin'
I'm best friends with Ben shawty
I don't even want you darling
'Cause I'm ballin' (swish, swish, swish)
Bitch, I'm ballin'
Sippin' on that lean
I go hard for my team
Pockets filled with that green
I just blow it all on my team
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin', ballin', ballin')
Nigga, I'm ballin'
My life revolves around money and women. I don't care about anyone else except my best friend Ben. I'm drinking lean and working hard for my team. My pockets are filled with money, and I'm spending it on my team. I'm ballin' and proud of it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kaliq Lawrence, Keith Cozart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alxhabs
who still ballin in 2019-2020-2021-2022 -2023-2024 ?
@ykioxae1406
nikita ketay
@Jmz7361
In pe till health came
@diamondluther
You know
@Mr310Westside
I feel of in 2015 but I'll be ballin like in 2013💯🔥😎
@raynelred37
For sure.
@AlexEats
Don't you just adore this nigga's music? Makes you feel alive forreal
@mastermillz8486
Alex Aftekhar wtf adore?
@obasiswift
+Alex Aftekhar adore tf
@ode4014
Not all of it, most of it is low mood, negative energy like bang and almost whole of BFTD mixtape.